diff --git a/code/modules/organs/limbs.dm b/code/modules/organs/limbs.dm
index 8df96650ac50..39e7b72babd9 100644
--- a/code/modules/organs/limbs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/organs/limbs.dm
@@ -954,7 +954,13 @@ This function completely restores a damaged organ to perfect condition.
 		// OK so maybe your limb just flew off, but if it was attached to a pair of cuffs then hooray! Freedom!
 		release_restraints()
 
-		if(vital) owner.death(cause)
+		if(vital)
+			var/mob/caused_mob
+			if(istype(cause, /mob))
+				caused_mob = cause
+			if(!istype(cause, /datum/cause_data))
+				cause = create_cause_data("lost vital limb", caused_mob)
+			owner.death(cause)
 
 /*
 			HELPERS